OPERATION DESCRIPTION
Push-button start function:
When the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is in a detection area inside the vehicle and the brake pedal is depressed, the engine is started by pressing the engine switch.
When the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is in a detection area inside the vehicle and the brake pedal is not depressed, the power source mode is changed by pressing the engine switch. The power source mode changes in the following order every time the engine switch is pressed: off → on (ACC) → on (IG) → off.
| *a | Smart Warning Light Blinks Green |
After getting into the vehicle while carrying the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly when the engine switch is off, if the engine switch is pressed while not depressing the brake pedal, the power source mode changes to on (ACC) and the smart warning light blinks green in the combination meter assembly.
| *a | Smart Warning Light Blinks Green |
After getting into the vehicle while carrying the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly when the engine switch is off, if the engine switch is pressed 2 times without depressing the brake pedal, the power source mode changes to on (IG) and the smart warning light blinks green in the combination meter assembly.
| *a | Smart Warning Light Illuminates Green |
| *b | "DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL AND PUSH ENGINE SWITCH TO START" Message is Displayed |
Smart warning light indicator type:
After getting into the vehicle while carrying the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly when the engine switch is off, if the brake pedal is depressed while the shift lever is in P or N, the smart warning light illuminates green.
Multi-information display (optitron meter) type:
After getting into the vehicle while carrying the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly when the engine switch is off, if the brake pedal is depressed while the shift lever is in P or N, the "DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL AND PUSH ENGINE SWITCH TO START" message is displayed on the multi-information display.
The engine starts if the engine switch is pressed when the smart warning light illuminates green.
Changing the power source mode when the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly does not operate correctly due to wave interference or transmitter battery depletion:
Unlock the door using the built-in mechanical key and get into the vehicle while carrying the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.
While depressing the brake pedal and facing the logo side of the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly towards the engine switch, hold the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly near the engine switch.
A buzzer sounds, the smart warning light blinks green in the combination meter assembly, and the power source mode changes to on (IG).
Pressing the engine switch without depressing the brake pedal turns the power source mode from on (IG) to off.
Starting the engine when the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly does not operate correctly due to wave interference or transmitter battery depletion:
Unlock the door using the built-in mechanical key and get into the vehicle while carrying the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.
While depressing the brake pedal with the shift lever in P or N* and facing the logo side of the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly towards the engine switch, hold the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly near the engine switch.
Tech Tips
*: This is only applicable when the steering wheel is unlocked.
| *a | Smart Warning Light Illuminates Green |
| *b | "DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL AND PUSH ENGINE SWITCH TO START" Message is Displayed |
Smart warning light indicator type:
A buzzer sounds, the smart warning light illuminates green in the combination meter assembly, and the power source mode changes to on (IG).
Multi-information display (optitron meter) type:
A buzzer sounds, the "DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL AND PUSH ENGINE SWITCH TO START" message is displayed on the multi-information display, and the power source mode changes to on (IG).
Press the engine switch with the brake pedal depressed to start the engine.
CHECK PUSH-BUTTON START FUNCTION
Check the push-button start function:
Smart warning light indicator type:
Get into the vehicle while carrying the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly with the engine switch off. With the shift lever in P, check that the smart warning light in the combination meter assembly illuminates green when the brake pedal is depressed. Then check that the engine starts when the engine switch is pressed after the smart warning light in the combination meter assembly illuminates green.
Multi-information display (optitron meter) type:
Get into the vehicle while carrying the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly with the engine switch off. With the shift lever in P, check that the smart warning light is displayed when the brake pedal is depressed. Check that the engine starts when the engine switch is pressed after the "DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL AND PUSH ENGINE SWITCH TO START" message is displayed on the multi-information display.
While the brake pedal is released and the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is being carried, check that the power source mode changes in the following order when the engine switch is pressed: off → on (ACC) → on (IG) → off.
Tech Tips
When the engine switch is pressed with the engine switch on (IG) and the shift lever not in P, the power source mode does not change to off, but changes to on (ACC).
With the shift lever in P, check that the steering lock operates when a door is opened.
Tech Tips
When the engine switch is pressed after the vehicle is stopped, the engine stops and all the power turns off. However, if the shift lever is not in P when the engine switch is pressed with the vehicle stopped, the power source mode does not change to off, but changes to on (ACC).
| *a | Inspection Point |
Check the smart ignition operation range. Place the electrical key transmitter in the inspection location on the front seat or rear seat, making sure that the key is oriented as shown in the illustration. With the shift lever in P, depress the brake pedal, press the engine switch, and then check that the engine can be started.
Note
Even if it is within the vehicle interior key detection area, the electrical key transmitter may not be properly detected if it is in a location such as on the instrument panel, on the floor, on or behind the third row seats, inside the door pocket, inside the glove box, in the luggage compartment or in a storage compartment.
Tech Tips
Place the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly on the front seat cushion or rear seat cushion.
CHECK POWER SOURCE MODE CHANGING FUNCTION
Check the engine switch.
Check that the power source mode changes according to the chart below.
| Shift Position | Brake Pedal | Power Source Mode when Engine Switch Pressed |
|---|---|---|
| P | Released | Off → on (ACC) → on (IG) → off |
| P | Released | Engine running → off |
| P | Released | On (ACC)*1 → off |
| P | Depressed | Off → engine starts |
| P | Depressed | On (ACC) → engine starts |
| P | Depressed | On (IG) → engine starts |
| P | Depressed | Engine running → off |
| P | Depressed | On (ACC)*1 → off |
| N | Released | Off → on (ACC) → on (IG) (after power source mode changes to on (IG), power source mode changes between on (IG) and on (ACC) every time engine switch is pressed) |
| N | Released | Engine running → on (ACC) |
| N | Depressed | Off → engine starts*2 |
| N | Depressed | On (ACC) → engine starts*2 |
| N | Depressed | On (IG) → engine starts*2 |
| N | Depressed | Engine running → on (ACC) |
| Not P or N | Released | Off → on (ACC) → on (IG) (after power source mode changes to on (IG), power source mode changes between on (IG) and on (ACC) every time engine switch is pressed) |
| Not P or N | Released | Engine running → on (ACC) |
| Not P or N | Depressed | Off → on (IG) |
| Not P or N | Depressed | On (ACC) → on (IG) |
| Not P or N | Depressed | Engine running → on (ACC) |
Tech Tips
*1: This situation is only applicable when the power source mode has changed from on (IG) to on (ACC). However, this situation is not applicable when an emergency stop is performed by pressing and holding the engine switch for 2 seconds or more or by quickly pressing the engine switch 3 times or more.
*2: This situation is only applicable when the steering is unlocked.
CHECK POWER SOURCE MODE INDICATION
| *a | Smart Warning Light |
Check the smart warning light.
| Power Source Mode | Indicator |
|---|---|
| Off (Excluding condition in which the engine can be started) |
Off |
| On (ACC) (Excluding condition in which the engine can be started) |
Blinks in green |
| On (IG) (Excluding condition in which the engine can be started) |
Blinks in green |
| Condition in which engine can be started*1 | Illuminates in green |
| Engine started | Off |
Tech Tips
*1: Indicates the condition in which the engine can be started by pressing the engine switch while either of the following conditions is met:
Condition 1
All of the following conditions are met:
The power source mode was turned from on (IG) to on (ACC).
Key verification is OK*2 or immobiliser is unset (engine switch is on (ACC) or on (IG)).
The shift lever is in N and the steering is unlocked.
The stop light switch is on.
Condition 2
All of the following conditions are met:
The power source mode was not turned from on (IG) to on (ACC).
Key verification is OK*2 or immobiliser is unset (engine switch is on (ACC) or on (IG)).
The stop light switch is on.
The shift lever is in P, or the shift lever is in N with the steering unlocked.
*2: When the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is in the vehicle, the ID code sent as a result from communication between the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly and certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) and the ID code calculated by the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) are compared. If the ID codes match each other, the vehicle recognizes that the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is in the vehicle.